Hussey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hussey Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $328,669 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $272,052. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$328,669
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$272,052
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $747,550 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,000 | 25 | $942,676 |
| 2024 | $747,550 | 23 | $280,836 |
| 2025 | $328,669 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Hussey Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $323,169 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Handler Family Charitable Fund | To support the purposes of the organization. | $272,052 |
| Handler Family Charitable Fund | To support the purposes of the organization. | $38,752 |
| Handler Family Charitable Fund | To support the purposes of the organization. | $4,365 |
| Individual | To support the purposes of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Misericordia | To support the purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | To support the purposes of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Feeding the Foothills | To support the purposes of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Shriners Children's Northern Califo | To support the purposes of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To support the purposes of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Church of the Holy Comforter | To support the purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William L Hussey
- Sharon H Handler
- Frank L Hussey III
- Michael R Hussey
Questions people ask
Does Hussey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hussey Foundation give?
$328,669 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Hussey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William L Hussey (Treasurer), Sharon H Handler (Secretary), Frank L Hussey III (President) and Michael R Hussey (Director).